Postal Service rate increases could squeeze Maine businesses

In the summertime, most of Dean’s Sweets’ business comes from walk-in customers. But when the holiday season rolls around, it’ll be a whole different story for the chocolatier. “We must do 50, 60 packages a day in November and December,” owner...

Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine

Ammon News - Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine’s most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough’s marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to 12-foot shark...

Drop in International Visits to Maine Grows Larger

New data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show a widening drop in visitors crossing the Canadian border into Maine. Almost 110,000 fewer people crossed the border in July compared to the same month last year, which is up from a gap of...

Mom Charged in Death of Toddler, Dog Left in Hot Car Claims She was Swept Away by River in Maine and Unable to Return to the Vehicle

A Delaware County woman, who is currently in police custody in Maine after being charged with manslaughter in the death of her child, allegedly told police she left her 3-year-old daughter and the family's dog in a vehicle for more than 15 hours...

Great white shark spotted swimming near Maine beaches

NH police speeding crackdown on I-95 nets 35, 2 drivers topped 120 mph

HAMPTON FALLS — A Maine woman and a Massachusetts man driving over 120 mph were among 35 drivers who were stopped for excessive speed during a traffic enforcement initiative conducted by the New Hampshire State Police. On Sunday, Aug. 17, troopers...

Great white shark spotted near Maine beaches

A Northern Maine sporting camp is for sale for $1.1M

A 6-acre sporting camp near Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness with numerous cabins is for sale for $1.1 million. Established in 1895, the property, called Buckhorn Camps, sits on more than 6 acres and has 11 buildings on the property. This includes one...

Giant great white shark terrorizes Maine’s top beaches as police issue urgent warning

A massive great white shark was reportedly spotted near some of the most popular beaches in Maine this week, sparking an urgent police warning. Scarborough’s marine resource officer was notified of a 10 to 12-foot shark on Monday, said police. The...

Soul to Table: Brooklyn Founders Create ‘Beach Pizza’ at Montauk’s Alimentari Beach

Beach Pizza is coming to Alimentari Beach in Montauk Salt air and Italian cuisine create something special on the palate. At Alimentari Beach in Montauk, this harmony isn’t just a happy accident — it’s the very essence of what makes this seaside...

State leaders travel to investigate ‘forever chemicals’

AUGUSTA, ME (WGGB/WSHM) - State leaders, officials, legislators, and stakeholders from Massachusetts traveled to Maine to get answers on how the state is responding to impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination....

How to get the most out of hiking Maine’s Monhegan Island

This story was originally published in July 2024. Located 10 miles off the coast, Monhegan is a place that’s so picturesque it’s hard to believe it’s real. The island is as magical as Neverland, yet I can assure you that you don’t need fairy dust...

Lifeguards rescue swimmers in preventable incident at Ogunquit Beach

OGUNQUIT, Maine (WGME) — Monday afternoon emergency services were altered of a potential tragedy at Ogunquit Beach. The Ogunquit Fire Department posted on Facebook saying 911 calls flooded reporting swimmers being swept away by the current. Chief...

Property values are spiking in once-industrial towns on Maine’s coast

Joan Merriam bought land in Rockland’s south end 15 years ago to spend her retirement in the area where she grew up. When she was a child, the city had a reputation for being rough around the edges, she said. In the 1970s, it had one of the...

How Maine candidates can raise gobs of money before running for office

Jonathan Bush is using one as a Republican. Hannah Pingree also used one to give herself a big jump on the rest of the Democratic gubernatorial field. Exploratory committees are an early trend in the 2026 race to succeed Gov. Janet Mills. They...

Massachusetts delegation visits Maine to discuss PFAS regulation with lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A delegation from Massachusetts, including lawmakers from the state, took a trip north on Tuesday to meet with some of Maine’s lawmakers. The main topic was Maine’s farming policies surrounding PFAS, also known as forever...

Gap widens on already low year for international visits to Maine

Maine had 107,543 fewer international visitors in July than in the same month of 2024, increasing the gap from June and continuing a slump that started in February, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Travelers crossing...

See It: Great white shark lurking off Maine's coast spotted by drone

Police in Scarborough, Maine have confirmed that a great white shark has been spotted off the coast, near Portland. Police are encouraging the public to stay aware. SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Police in Scarborough, Maine, are warning people about a...

Police in New England town issue warning after large shark spotted near multiple beaches

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Police in a New England town issued a warning on Tuesday after a large shark was spotted in the water near multiple popular beaches. “The Scarborough Public Safety Team would like to inform the public of a potential shark...

Great white shark seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine’s most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough’s marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to...